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虚左
xū​zuǒ

to reserve a seat

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  • 虚左以待 xū​zuǒ​yǐ​dài to reserve the seat of honor
    To leave the seat of honor vacant while waiting for a guest of high status or talent; often used figuratively to mean holding a high-level position open for a worthy candidate.